15 h. ago Dar hails chromebook launch as breakthrough in digital Pakistan drive

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has termed the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” in the country’s digital transformation, calling it a major milestone toward self-reliance in technology. Addressing the launch event titled Building the Digital Future, Together in Islamabad, he said that local production of Chromebooks would make digital […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, KSA launch economic cooperation framework to boost ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms their desire to strengthen trade and investment relations. The decision to launch the framework was taken during a Monday meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, UK launch initiative to tackle transnational organised crime

The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, in collaboration with the British High Commission, formally inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Thursday in Islamabad, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation against transnational organized crime and enhancing Pakistan’s capacity to address complex global criminal challenges. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Interior […]

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1 week ago Chromebooks to replace textbooks across Future World Schools

Islamabad, October 22, 2025: Future World Schools marked a historic milestone in Pakistan’s educational landscape with the official launch of the BYOND Future Programme, in collaboration with Google for Education and Google Worldwide. The launch ceremony, held at the state-of-the-art Future World School DHA Phase 5 Islamabad Campus, was a vibrant celebration of innovation, technology, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, China launch digital skill training programme for trainers

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Specialized Digital Skills Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme and the “Practice of Skills” International Digital Education Platform at the NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad on Monday. The initiative, launched under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, aims to train 200 master trainers and thousands of […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan to launch action plan for shark conservation: maritime minister

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a national action plan is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders to protect vulnerable shark species in the Arabian Sea. In a statement on Saturday, the federal minister highlighted the government’s commitment to sustainable marine practices and meeting global conservation standards. Junaid Chaudhry pointed […]

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2 w. ago PIA launches new direct flights to Muscat from Islamabad, Lahore

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of new direct flight routes to Muscat from Islamabad and Lahore, aimed at improving connectivity for the Pakistani community in Oman. According to the airline, the Lahore–Muscat route will begin on October 29, followed by Islamabad–Muscat flights starting October 30. Both routes will be operated using […]

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2 w. ago First Look of Chery Tiggo 8 CSH PHEV in Pakistan ahead of Launch

KARACHI – Pakistani car enthusiasts have every reason to get excited and viral pictures reveal that the Chery Tiggo 8 Ultimate

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2 w. ago Pakistan to launch first Hyperspectral Satellite from China on Oct 19

Pakistan will launch its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), China, on October 19, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Wednesday. “This landmark mission represents a transformative milestone in Pakistan’s national space programme, propelling the country into a new era of advanced space-based applications in agriculture, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Vietnam forge path to stronger economic partnership

Pakistan and Vietnam officially started negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The launch took place during a high-level meeting and the Pakistan-Vietnam Business Forum in Islamabad on October 14, 2025. Both nations aim to finalize the PTA by the end of 2025, opening new avenues for trade […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan launches nationwide polio drive to immunise 45 million children

Pakistan is set to launch a massive nationwide polio vaccination campaign from October 13 to 19, aiming to immunise more than 45 million children under the age of five. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) announced that the campaign will be supported by over 400,000 trained health workers who will visit homes across the country […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, China launch RMB 5 billion smart water partnership

Pakistan and China have joined hands to modernize Pakistan’s outdated water management systems through a major RMB 5 billion collaboration aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and climate resilience. The new initiative focuses on digital monitoring, smart irrigation, and flood control technologies to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural foundation and protect vulnerable regions from climate-related disasters. Under the […]

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3 w. ago LAUNCH OF VANTAGE GAMES: REPOSITIONING YOUTH SPORTS IN PAKISTAN

ISLAMABAD: Vantage Games has been officially launched, offering Pakistan’s first structured national platform for children and youth, covering school, college, university sports. Accessible at www.vantagegames.org, the platform aims at addressing the fragmented, under-funded, and neglected grass roots through injection of professionalism and imagination; one that creates structure, promotes scalability, and affords continuity through year-round opportunities […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan railways plans new shuttle train for Lahore, Kasur and Pakpattan

Pakistan Railways is planning to launch a new shuttle train service connecting Lahore, Kasur, and Pakpattan to enhance regional connectivity and provide passengers with faster, more affordable transportation. The initiative is part of the department’s broader efforts to improve railway infrastructure and strengthen public mobility within Punjab’s central and southern districts. The project aims to […]

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